"Colin" by E. F. Benson is an early 20th-century historical fiction novel set in Queen Elizabeth I's England and revolves around the Stanier family, burdened yet blessed by a dark ancestral legend. Young and charismatic Colin Stanier, a shepherd, unexpectedly gains Queen Elizabeth's favor, propelling him into nobility and prosperity. This rise is fueled by a supposed pact with the devil, a bargain that assures his family's fortune but at a terrible price. The story follows Colin's journey, examining themes of power, ambition, and the moral consequences that ripple through the Stanier family as they grapple with a dangerous supernatural agreement that slowly erodes their legacy and reveals the hidden weaknesses within their gilded world.
Colin
By E. F. (Edward Frederic) Benson
In a realm of royalty and shadowed deals, a young shepherd trades his soul for power, unknowingly setting his family on a course toward ruin.
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About the AuthorEdward Frederic Benson was an English novelist, biographer, memoirist, historian and short story writer.
Edward Frederic Benson was an English novelist, biographer, memoirist, historian and short story writer.
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